Ubud Rice Terrace, Temple & Volcano Tour — Full Itinerary, Schedule and Packing List

📌 Tour overview at a glance

This all-inclusive Ubud and Kintamani day tour is built for travelers who want Bali culture, scenery, and soft adventure without managing tickets, transport, or lunch separately. It works especially well for first-time visitors because the route moves from craft villages and temples to volcano views, rice terraces, and the Ubud center in one organized flow.

• Duration: 10 hours
• Format: All-inclusive private day tour
• Area: Kintamani, Ubud, and central Bali
• Pickup: 08:00 hotel pickup from covered Bali areas
• Best for: First-time Bali visitors
• Starting from: From $70

🗺️ Complete itinerary — what happens and when

Here is the step-by-step flow of the Ubud Rice Terrace, Temple & Volcano Tour. Exact timing can shift depending on your hotel location, traffic, weather, and group size — but this is the standard sequence.

• Start: Arts villages and first temple stops — Start with Batubulan batik, Celuk silver, Mas wood carving, and Batuan Temple before the route climbs inland.
• Then: Sebatu, Gunung Kawi, and Kintamani — Continue through the temple valley section and pause in Kintamani for the all-inclusive buffet lunch with Mount Batur views.
• Next: Tegalalang, Monkey Forest, and Ubud Palace — Finish with rice terraces, coffee tasting, Monkey Forest, and Ubud Palace before the return transfer to your hotel.

💡 What to expect at each stop — tips from travelers

The numbers and details below help you plan around the real experience, not the brochure version.

• Tegalalang Rice Terrace entrance costs around IDR 25,000 (≈ $1.60). The swing photos are extra — negotiate before sitting.
• Monkey Forest entrance is IDR 80,000 for adults (≈ $5). Secure sunglasses, water bottles, and dangling items — the long-tailed macaques are fast and curious.
• Kintamani lunch buffets overlooking Mount Batur (1,717 m) are included in the tour. Arrive before noon for the clearest caldera view.
• Luwak coffee tasting stops are free, but the premium civet coffee cup costs around IDR 50,000 (≈ $3) if you want to try it.
• Batuan Temple requires a sarong and sash — usually provided at the entrance for a small donation of IDR 10,000–20,000.

🎒 What to bring and how to prepare

Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a sarong for temple entry (often provided), cash for souvenirs at craft villages, and a camera with good zoom for volcano panoramas.

• Personal drinks, souvenirs, and gratuities are usually not included.
• Bring sunscreen, a hat, sports shoes or strapped sandals, extra cash, and a camera.
• Pickup usually covers Ubud, Sanur, Seminyak, Canggu, Legian, Kuta, Nusa Dua, and Jimbaran.
• Volcano views in Kintamani always depend on the weather window on the day.
• The final stop order can shift a little with traffic, ceremonies, and the hotel area.

📅 Best time of year for this tour

April–October (dry season) for clearest Kintamani volcano views.

Bali has two main seasons: dry season (April–October) with less rain and cooler mornings, and wet season (November–March) with afternoon showers and higher humidity. Both seasons are warm — daytime temperatures average 27–30 °C (80–86 °F) at sea level.

⚖️ How this fits with other Bali experiences

This is the most popular all-day culture tour in Bali. Compared to the UNESCO Heritage Sites Tour, this route trades world-heritage depth for broader variety — you see craft villages, a volcano, rice terraces, and Ubud in one loop.

✉️ Booking and confirmation — what you need to send

To confirm the Ubud Rice Terrace, Temple & Volcano Tour, you will need to share your preferred date, hotel name and area, and group size. This lets the operator match the right vehicle, guide, and timing window.

Pricing starts from From $70. The exact quote depends on your group size, hotel distance, and any add-on options.

• Hotel pickup and return from covered Bali areas
• Private air-conditioned transport
• All entrance tickets and local route fees
• Bottled mineral water
• Indonesian buffet lunch in Kintamani
• Coffee and tea tasting stop

Frequently Asked Questions